Shorewood High School

Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Shorewood running back Robert Banks runs the ball during football practice on Sept. 19, 2018 in Shoreline, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood hires new head football coach

Rob Petschl returns for his second stint as the Thunderbirds’ leader.

Shorewood running back Robert Banks runs the ball during football practice on Sept. 19, 2018 in Shoreline, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates the end of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rays trade Shorewood alum Snell to Padres in blockbuster

The former Cy Young Award winner joins a young San Deigo team loaded with talent.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates the end of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates after striking out the side during the fourth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Could the Mariners be interested in trading for Blake Snell?

Reports suggest the Rays would be willing to listen to offers for the Shorewood High School alum.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates after striking out the side during the fourth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes

Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes

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Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes
Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’

Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’

The Rays pitcher says he won’t play this season if it means a reduction in salary as MLB has proposed.

Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’
3A state swim & dive: Shorewood diver captures state crown

3A state swim & dive: Shorewood diver captures state crown

After a heartbreaking runner-up finish last year, Isaac Poole gains redemption with a state title.

3A state swim & dive: Shorewood diver captures state crown
Swimmers race to the finish during the Class 3A Northwest District finals Saturday at Snohomish Aquatic Center. (Cameron Van Til / The Herald)

Shorecrest rides depth to 3A district swim title

Edmonds-Woodway wins 5 of the 12 events and Shorewood diver Isaac Poole shatters a 29-year meet record.

Swimmers race to the finish during the Class 3A Northwest District finals Saturday at Snohomish Aquatic Center. (Cameron Van Til / The Herald)

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Jackson swimmers glide past short-handed Shorewood

Jackson swimmers glide past short-handed Shorewood

The Timberwolves beat the Thunderbirds 127-52 in a battle of Wesco South powers.

Jackson swimmers glide past short-handed Shorewood

Prep notebook: Lakewood girls soccer off to best start in 8 years

The Cougars entered Monday night unbeaten through nine matches, with five wins and four draws.

Meadowdale blitzes Shorewood for Wesco 3A South win

Meadowdale blitzes Shorewood for Wesco 3A South win

A second-half onslaught and stingy defense lead the Mavericks to a 40-8 win over the Thunderbirds.

Meadowdale blitzes Shorewood for Wesco 3A South win
Boys state track: Lake Stevens claims 4x100 relay title
Boys state track: Lake Stevens claims 4x100 relay title

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